HSC Board September 2021 Exam -
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(3) In point 2 above, only the words
written without the presentation of activity format/design, will not be given
credit. Use of colour pens/pencils etc. is not allowed. (Only blue/black pens
are allowed.)
(4) Multiple answers to the same
activity will be treated as wrong and will not be given any credit.
(5) Maintain the sequence of the
Sections/Question Nos./Activities throughout the activity sheet.
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SECTION -I: PROSE
(Reading for Comprehension, Language Study, Summary and Mind Mapping)
Q. 1. (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below: (12) [16]
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"Stop," said the other. "I don't want all that. Shall I
succeed in my present search or not? Answer this and go. Otherwise I will not
let you go till you disgorge all your coins." The astrologer muttered a
few incantations and replied, "All right. I will speak. But will you give
me a rupee if what I say is convincing? Otherwise, I will not open my mouth,
and you may do what you like." After a good deal of haggling the other
agreed. The astrologer said, "You were left for dead. Am I right?" "Ah, tell me more." "A knife has passed through you
once?" said the astrologer. "Good fellow!" He bared his
chest to show the scar. "What else?" "And then you were pushed into a
well nearby in the field. You were left for dead." "I should have been dead if some
passer-by had not chanced to peep into the well," exclaimed the other,
overwhelmed by enthusiasm. "When shall I get at him?"
he asked, clenching his fist. "In the next world,"
answered the astrologer. "He died four months ago in a far-off town. You
will never see any more of him." The other groaned on hearing it. The
astrologer proceeded. "Guru Nayak— "You know my name!" the other
said, taken aback. "As I know all other things, Guru
Nayak, listen carefully to what I have to say. Your village is two days'
journey due north of this town. Take the next train and be gone. I see once
again great danger to your life if you go from home." He took out a
pinch of sacred ash and held it out to him. "Rub it on your forehead and
go home. Never travel southward again, and you will live to be a hundred." "Why should I leave home
again?" the other said reflectively. "I was only going away now and
then to look for him and to choke out his life if I met him." He shook
his head regretfully. "He has escaped my hands. I hope at least he died
as he deserved." "Yes," said the astrologer. "He was
crushed under a lorry." The
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A1. Rewrite the following sentences and state whether they are True or False: (2)
(a) The name of the astrologer was
Guru Nayak.
(b) A passer-by had saved the other
man.
(c) The astrologer took out a pinch
of salt and held it to the other man.
(d) A knife had passed through the
other man long ago.
A2. The other man looked gratified, because----------
(Choose Two correct alter-natives
from the following): (2)
(a) His enemy was going to meet him
in his own village.
(b) The astrologer told him that his
enemy was crushed under a lorry.
(c) His enemy died as he deserved.
(d) His enemy was very happy and
contented.
A3. The astrologer suggested the other man never to travel southward again:
Guess and write the purpose behind
the astrologer's suggestion.
A4. Give/express your views on the effect of superstitions. (2)
A5. Language study: (2)
(i) He shook his head
regretfully.
(Choose the correct alternative to
get the Present Perfect Tense form of the given sentence.)
(a) He shakes his head regretfully.
shaken his head regretfully.
(b) He has shaken his head regretfully.
(c) He had shaken his head
regretfully.
(d) He will shake his head
regretfully.
(ii) I will not open my mouth.
(Choose the correct alternative to
get affirmative form without changing the meaning of the sentence.)
(a) I will not close my mouth.
(b) I will open my mouth.
(c) I will shut my mouth.
A6. Vocabulary (2)
Find and write the words which
have similar meaning for the following from the extract:
(a) bargaining
(b) surrender under pressure
(c) made a low sound of distress
(d) to look cautiously
(B) Language Study (Non-Textual Grammar)
Do as directed:
(i) Use the correct
articles and rewrite the sentence:
(i) COVID-19 is one of ----- most
hazardous diseases witnessed by--------- world.
(ii) As soon as the captain gave an order, the soldiers fired.
(Choose the correct alternative to get 'No sooner....' form of the given sentence.)
(a) No sooner the captain gave an order than the soldiers fired.
(b) No sooner did the captain give an
order than the soldiers fired.
(c) No sooner does the captain give
an order than the soldiers fired.
(d) No sooner has the captain given
an order than the soldiers fired.
(iii) The teacher said, "The Earth revolves around the Sun."
(Choose the correct alternative to get
indirect narration of the given sentence.)
(a) The teacher said that the Earth
revolved around the Sun.
(b) The teacher said that the Earth
is revolving around the Sun.
(c) The teacher said that the Earth
had revolved around the Sun.
(d) The teacher said that the Earth
revolves around the Sun.
(iv) Spot the error and rewrite the correct sentence.
I know a man which is very tall.
Q2. Read the extract and complete the activities given below: (12) [18]
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A child spends a major portion of
his life in taking formal education. School and related factors (e.g.
teachers, peer group, etc.) play a major role in the child's school
adjustments. Through his interaction with people in school, he learns how to
behave with peers and adults other than family members. He acquires values,
goals, aspirations and socially approved ways of behaviour. He gets a good
exposure to a new set of adult models. His formal education in school shapes
him into a mature, responsible and competent member of society. A
child's experiences in school give him lessons in team spirit, cooperation,
healthy competition, goal setting and goal attainment. A child's school
adjustments depend largely upon teachers' values, principles and attitudes.
Family background of peers, their habits also are important. Extra-curricular
activities in school, a child's participation in them, the reinforcement and
punishment he gets, influence his school adjustments. During early school years,
children's adjustment problems are related to being regular and punctual,
doing homework and following discipline. Later on, children are concerned
about maintaining social relations. During adolescence, the issue is how to
develop and maintain relationship with opposite sex members. Adolescents are
also anxious about obtaining good grades in examinations and choosing an
appropriate career. School adjustments have far-reaching effects on
children's success in life. Peer groups range from
neighbourhood play gangs and informal play groups to organized groups such as
study circles. A peer group has its own group structure and expectations from
its members. Non-fulfilment of these expectations causes the members to face
rejection from the peers. Children are under the influence
of peers. A child's attitude, habits and behaviour are largely influenced by
his interactions with peers. |
A1. Complete the
following sentences with the help of the extract:(2)
(a) The formal education that a child
gets in school moulds him into--------------
(b) School adjustments have
long-lasting effects on-------------
(c) A child's interactions with peers
have a great influence on his----------
(d) A child's school adjustments have
to rely largely on----------
A2. Develop the flow chart given below:
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Peer group expectations: |
A3. Find the facts from the extract and complete the table: (2)
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From the interaction with people in
school, a child learns and acquires |
(a) Learns---------------------- ----------------------------------- (b) acquires ----------------------------------- |
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School experiences teach him, |
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A4. Express your views regarding school education in connection with character building: (2)
A5. Language Study:(2)
(i) A child spends a major portion of his life in taking formal education:
(Choose the correct alternative that
indicates modal auxiliary showing 'obligation.') (1)
(a) A child should spend a major
portion of his life in taking formal education.
(b) A child must spend a major
portion of his life in taking formal education.
(c) A child will spend a major
portion of his life in taking formal education.
(d) A child can spend a major portion
of his life in taking formal education.
(ii) A peer group has its own group structure and expectations from its members:
(Choose the correct alternative to
get 'not only.... but also' form of the above sentence.): (1)
(a) A peer group has not only its own
group structure but also expectations from its members.
(b) A peer group not only has its own
group structure but also expectations from its members.
(c) Not only a peer group has its own
group structure but also expectations from its members.
(d) A peer group has its own group structure
not only but also expectations from its members.
A6. Match the words in column 'A' with their antonyms in column 'B':(2)
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(1) early (2) rejection (3) success (4) anxious |
(a) acceptance (b) failure (c) carefree (d) recitation (e) late |
(B) Summary Writing
(B) Summary Writing:(3)
Write a summary of the
above extract with a suitable title. Take help of the given points/hints.
[Child's
interaction with people in school - his experiences in school - adjustment
problems - peer group influence]
(C) Mind Mapping :
Develop a 'Mind
Mapping' frame/design using your ideas/ thoughts / concepts to illustrate /
develop on the topic: 'Best Sources of Entertainment'.
SECTION - II: POETRY
(Poetry and Appreciation) (3)
Q. 3. (A) Read the extract and complete the activities given below: (10) [14]
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He felt the cheering power of spring, It made him whistle, it made him sing; His heart was mirthful to excess, But the Rover’s mirth was wickedness.
His eye was on the Inchcape Float; Quoth he, “My men, put out the boat, And row me to the Inchcape Rock, And I’ll plague the Abbot of
Aberbrothok.”
The boat is lower’d, the boatmen row, And to the Inchcape Rock they go; Sir Ralph bent over from the boat, And he cut the bell from the Inchcape
Float.
Down sank the Bell with a gurgling
sound, The bubbles rose and burst around; Quoth Sir Ralph, “The next who comes
to the Rock, Won’t bless the Abbot of Aberbrothok.” |
A1. Rewrite the
following sentences as per their occurrence in the extract: (2)
(1) Sir Ralph cut the Inchcape Bell.
(2) Sir Ralph asked his men to row
him to the Inchcape Rock.
(3) The Inchcape Bell sank down.
(4) Sir Ralph kept his eye on the
Inchcape float.
A2. But the Rover's mirth was wickedness': Explain the line in your own words. (2)
A3. 'Those men who do wrong things, meet with due punishment':
Express your point of view on the above statement. (2)
A4. Pick out and write the rhyming words from the first stanza and also write its rhyme scheme. (2)
A5. Compose four poetic lines of your own on - 'A memorable evening on a beautiful beach'. (2)
(B) Appreciation: (4)
Write a poetic appreciation of the poem given below:
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When I had money, money, O! I knew no joy till I went poor; For many a false man as a friend Came knocking all day at my door.
Then felt I like a child that holds
A trumpet that he must not blow Because a man is dead; I dared Not speak to let this false world
know.
Much have I thought of life, and
seen How poor men’s hearts are ever
light; And how their wives do hum like
bees About their work from morn till
night.
Much have I thought of life, and
seen How poor men’s hearts are ever
light; And how their wives do hum like
bees About their work from morn till
night.
So, when I hear these poor ones
laugh, And see the rich ones coldly frown Poor men, think I, need not go up So much as rich men should come
down.
When I had money, money, O! My many friends proved all untrue; But now I have no money, O! My friends are real, though very
few.
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SECTION - III
(WRITING SKILLS)
Q. 4. Complete the activities as per the instructions given below: [16]
(A) Attempt 'Any One' from the given
activities: (4)
(1) Drafting a virtual
message:
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Imagine, you are Rahul/Jyoti studying
in 12th standard. You are going to attend an International Awareness
Programme in New Delhi the next week. Draft a message in about 100/150 words
to convey the same to your classmate. Give your own reasons to support your
message. |
OR
(2) Statement of
Purpose:
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You wish to pursue your graduation
/diploma at a reputed university in any of the streams of your own choice,
either arts, commerce, science, management, medicine, agriculture,
engineering, law or any other degree you have in your mind. You have fixed your career goals and
also have similar background to achieve your dreams. Taking help of the above
points/information write a 'Statement of purpose' in about 100/150 words as a
part of your application process to get admission at a university of your
choice |
OR
(3) Group Discussion:
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You and your three friends (John,
Irfand and Ravina) are selected as a team for group discussion for a reputed
T.V. channel. The topic of discussion is 'Importance of English literature'.
Write suitable dialogues for each participant giving his/her opinion on the
topic. |
(B) Attempt 'Any One' from the given activities:
E-mail:
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(1) You purchased 42 inches Smart T.V.
four months ago from M.G. Electronics and Appliances. It is not working
properly and also it doesn't have good sound and picture quality. The
warranty period of the T.V. is still valid. Write an E-mail in about 100/150
words to the shop owner complaining about the problem. |
OR
Report Writing:
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(2) Your junior college recently
organised a 'Book Reading Competition'. You are the students' representative.
Write a report of the competition in about 100/150 words. |
OR
Interview:
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(3) Imagine, you have to conduct an
interview of a teacher who recently received the Ideal Teacher Award from the
state government. With the help of the given table and points, draft
questions for an interview. |
(Do not change the sequence of the
questions.)
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Name of the interviewee |
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Area of success/reputation |
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Date/Venue/Time |
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Duration of interview |
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Questions:
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Questions should be based on - (1) decision (2) idols (3) support (4) education (5) training (6) success (7) dream (8) goals/destination |
(C) Attempt 'Any One' from the given
activities:
Speech:
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(1) Imagine you have to deliver a
speech on the topic 'Save Earth Save Life' on World Environment Day in your
junior college. Draft a speech in about 100/150 words that you wish to
deliver before the audience. |
OR
(2) Compering:
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Suppose, you are going to compere in a
felicitation programme of the meritorious students in H.S.C. Board Examination of your junior college. As
a compere, prepare the whole programme script considering the sequence and
details of the overall programme. You may take help of the given hints: [Welcome song, Introductory speech,
Presentation of the result, Felicitation of meritorious students,
Representative talks/Speeches by meritorious students and their parents,
Small interview session, Chairperson's address, Vote of thanks.] |
OR
Expansion of Ideas:
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(3) Expand the following idea in about
100/150 words with the help of the points given below: 'All is well that Ends well. - Well begun is just half done - It's all about the finishing touch - Patience and perseverance are always
counted - Happy ending leads to satisfaction |
(D) Attempt 'Any One' from the given activities:(4)
Review:
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(1) You have recently read a book.
Write a 'Review' in about 100/150 words of the book with the help of the
following points: Title/author of the book Subject/Story/Information Language/Style/Presentation Benefits/Message |
OR
Blog:
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(2) Write a 'Blog' in a proper format
on 'Yoga - A practice for better living' with the help of the following
points in about 100/150 words: - Importance of Yoga in life - Keeps body fit and healthy - Refreshes soul and mind - Stress buster - Meditation helps in |
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Appeal:
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(3) Your college has organised a
motorcycle rally to make people aware to save paper and save trees. Prepare an 'Appeal' on the topic 'Save
Paper, Save Trees' with the help of the following points in about 100/150
words: - Convincing appeal - Need - Information/Facts - Famous personality/Guest - Venue, date and time |
SECTION IV
(LITERARY GENRE - NOVEL) – Marks 16
Q. 5.
(A) Complete the activities given below
as per the instructions: (4)
(i) Pick out the odd
element from each line: (2)
(a) Joseph Conrad, Graham Greene,
Daniel Defoe, Anthony Burgess.
(b) Mystery, Style, Conflict,
Character.
(c) The turn of the screw, Aphra
Behn, Rajmohan's Wife, Jane Eyre.
(d) Drama, Novel, Psychology, Poetry.
(ii) Choose the correct
alternatives and rewrite the sentences: (2)
(a) The novel as a literary genre has
a history of about ---------- years.
[two thousand five hundred, two
thousand, five hundred]
(b) The new literature written in the 18th century was characterised by-------------------
[mystery, fantasy, spirit of realism]
(c) In ------------ novel, the surface meaning is different from the symbolic meaning.
[Allegorical, Dystopian, Gothic]
(d) ---------------has coined the phrase: Stream of Consciousness'.
[Jane Austen, Virginia Woolf, William
James]
(B) Answer in about 50 words the questions given below:(4)
(i) Explain in brief
the theme of the extract from 'To Sir, With Love'.(2)
Answer-
See answer in Activity Work Book for Std. XII English by Prof. Tushar Chavan (Page No. 336)
(ii) Give the
character-sketch of Denham in the extract from 'To Sir, With Love'.(2)
Answer-
See answer in Activity Work Book for Std. XII English by Prof. Tushar Chavan (Page No. 335)
(C) Answer the following:(4)
(i) Complete the table
highlighting various traits of the following characters in the extract from
'Around the World in Eighty Days'.(2)
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Name of the characters |
Traits |
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(1) Aouda |
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(2) Detective Fix |
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Answer-
See answer in Activity Work Book for Std. XII English by Prof. Tushar Chavan (Page No. 338)
(ii) We can go around
the world in less time by journeying eastward'.
Justify it with Fogg's
journey in the extract from "Around the World in Eighty Days'.(2)
(in about 50 words)
See answer in Activity Work Book for Std. XII English by Prof. Tushar Chavan (Page No. 338)
(D) Answer the questions given below.
(4)
(i) Elaborate the following line in the light of the novel 'The Sign of Four'. (in about 50 words) (2)
"You really are an automaton - a calculating machine."
Answer-
See answer in Activity Work Book for Std. XII English by Prof. Tushar Chavan (Page No. 342)
(ii) Arrange the following incidents in correct sequence as per their occurrence in the extract from the novel 'The Sign of Four'. (2)
(a) Miss Morstan showed Holmes the
pearls and letter.
(b) Miss Morstan discussed her
problem with Holmes and Watson.
(c) They planned to meet the writer
of the letter.
(d) Miss Morstan met Holmes and Watson at their house.
Answer-
1. (d) Miss Morstan met Holmes and Watson at their house.
2. (b) Miss Morstan discussed her problem with Holmes and Watson.
3. (a) Miss Morstan showed Holmes the pearls and letter.
4. (c) They planned to meet the writer of the letter.
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